We've all heard that before, 'cause someone who's been accused of doing something is under the age of 18. I was a little shocked when I read a notice on the Bank of England website which names and gives the date of birth of a juvenile who's been accused of being tied up/involved with the recent air terrorism scare.
Go and have a look for yourself.
I'm not saying that people who are young shouldn't be named and shamed, but as far as I know, as the law stands they shouldn't be. Yet another case of if it's a case of suspected terroism all other laws no longer need apply?
IANAL, but I suspect it's a bit different in this case. This notice is more informing institutions to freeze assets belonging to this person, surely to do this you have to supply their name!
Also, the 'exemption' can be (and occasionally is) overruled in court cases. In matters relating to national security/serious crime, which are arguably much more dangerous than these, you would hope that the government was similarly able to lift these conditions
Posted by: Bill on August 11, 2006 4:44 PM